Game of Thrones Author Signs HBO Deal

According to a report by Deadline, George R.R. Martin, whose A Song of Ice and Fire series inspired the HBO show Game of Thrones, will be developing new projects with the network.

The announcement comes as part of a two-year deal that Martin signed with the pay cable channel. Needless to say, Martin will also continue to serve as co-executive producer on Game of Thrones, which returns for its series three premiere on March 31.